The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 7 April 2026 ·Debate: Debate: Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill - Second Reading and Related Orders (Chair Change - Introduction)

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The amendments are presented as part of the 2026 Budget commitments to increase revenue while improving investor predictability through domestic dollar bonds and a rule-based incentive framework under the Strategic Development Projects Act. Nishantha Jayaweera said the objective is to support higher, more inclusive growth by expanding investment and delivering benefits to the public.

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¶ 01 Mr. Deputy Speaker, these amendments are the first step in our 2026 Budget commitments to raise revenue while improving predictability for investors through domestic dollar bonds and a rule-based incentive regime under the Strategic Development Projects Act. Our aim is higher, more inclusive growth by expanding investment and delivering benefits to the people.

¶ 02 Thank you.

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 7 April 2026 ·No. 23476 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Nishantha Jayaweera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 7 April 2026. No. 23476. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/535